Mother & Child (1975; United States) by Eyvind Earle

Mother & Child - Eyvind Earle - 1975; United States

Artwork Information

TitleMother & Child
ArtistEyvind Earle
Date1975; United States
Art MovementMagic Realism

About Mother & Child

The artwork titled “Mother & Child” was created by artist Eyvind Earle in 1975 in the United States. It is reflective of the Magic Realism art movement and is classified as a portrait.

This piece illustrates an intimate moment shared between a mother and her child. The background is a soothing green color, evoking a sense of tranquility and life with its decorative foliage motifs that complement the figures. The mother, depicted in profile, holds her child tenderly, who appears to be cradled in her arms and possibly asleep. Their facial features are stylized and simplified, yet expressive: the mother’s eyes are gently closed, suggesting a deep sense of peace or reflection. Both figures sport similar, finely detailed hairstyles that cascade down in a uniform fashion, which may symbolize a connection between the two. The clothing, or perhaps the bodies of the figures, are decorated with plant-like patterns that seamlessly merge with the background, effectively blurring the boundary between the figures and their surroundings. This merger might be indicative of the natural bond between mother and child or an embodiment of the Magic Realism style, where magical elements are painted into an otherwise realistic environment.

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